Maddie-my Lifesource

I felt like I needed to dedicate a post to my Maddison Makenzie Peterson. She is my life source. How else can I explain the happiness and vividness that she brings to my life. Not to take anything away from Brayden because they both are the driving force in my life, but a little girl is special to her mommy. Last Saturday we spent at my parents house. And Saturday morning, as is common in my parents house, they put on the Beach Boys and turned up the volume on those ugly massive speakers they still have in the kitchen. Maddie was mesmerized by my mom and dad dancing and gettin' jiggy with it. Somehow along the way she managed to ask my dad why he liked to dance so much and his answer was "it's what made me fall in love with grandma. She was such a beautiful dancer." Maddie has been on a "what made you fall in love with mom" kick ever since. She has been asking us (Brandon and I) where we met, why we liked each other, if we have a crush on each other and if we still love each other. Every time we kiss in front of her, she gets this little smile on her face. She is a happy, precious little thing.

Hunting-Guns and Kids

So if you will notice I have posted an opinion poll to the right to get anybodies input that visits my website. My son received a big new gun for Christmas. I would say that it is similar to a .22 in strength of firepower. He is only allowed to use it with close supervision from his dad. I think it is great that he and his dad are spending time together and sharing a hobby, but I think the gun was a little much a little too soon. The Red Ryder BB gun has been a good gun for Brayden for the past two years. Must we really upgrade? Is 9 yrs. old enough to really understand the power that a gun has? That it can take a human life? The picture below was taken the weekend of the 12th when Brandon, Brayden and some friends went to Gunnison. For those of you wondering, no, Brayden did not shoot any geese, he was more like the retriever Brandon has always wanted. ie.... he had to go pick up the dead geese in the field.

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Yes indeed Santa came to our home early via my friend who lives in Tooele. We ran an errand, (took back late library books) and low and behold when we got back Santa had made his annual appearance at our house. The kids were so excited. Screaming and hollering "Santa's been here, Santa's been here". It was a great Christmas eve night for all of us. After Maddie tore through all her presents and realized that Santa had not brought her a portable CD player that she asked for she was a little down, but luckily Grandpa Don saved the day (christmas day) by giving her what she was truly hoping for. Complete with pink rhinestones. What more could a little girl ask for?

Brayden got a new gun..... 17 mach 2. I think it's a little big for a 9 year old, but he was sooooo happy. And when he saw his new scooter he said "yes, I got my wheels back!" He has been using his sisters pink barbie scooter because his got ran over when he parked it behind mom's car!